Protecting mental health will be key for Gatland's Lions in South Africa

Warren Gatland says looking after the mental health of his British and Irish Lions players could be his toughest challenge as they...

07 May

Nienaber responds to Lions squad announcement, expected to name Bok squad early June

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber expects British & Irish Lions counterpart Warren Gatland to do his homework ahead the three-Test series...

07 May

Did 'Vermeulen 4 Vunipola 0' influence Lions' selection shock?

The historical spectre of Duane Vermeulen may well have played a role in juggernaut Billy Vunipola’s Lions 2021 tour snub, writes Rob...

08 May

Lions boss Gatland says 'durability' fears key to Sexton's omission

Warren Gatland said concerns over Johnny Sexton's "durability" lay behind one of his "toughest decisions" in omitting the veteran flyhalf...

07 May

Intense London, Cape Town studio dissection gets Lions tour juices flowing

Rob Houwing's regular Friday television column ... including his selection of best four weekend viewing attractions.

07 May

A step closer: Prime-of-life Kolbe v rising star Rees-Zammit

Cheslin Kolbe pitting his wiles against wunderkind Louis Rees-Zammit could be a cracking feature of the Lions series, writes Rob Houwing.

06 May

Van der Merwe cracks nod for Lions tour to SA, Stander misses out

South African-born Duhan van der Merwe earned inclusion in the British & Irish Lions' squad for their tour to South Africa, but there was...

06 May

Wales great Alun Wyn Jones named captain as British & Irish Lions name squad for SA tour

Wales lock Alun Wyn Jones has been confirmed as the captain of the British & Irish Lions for their tour to South Africa.

06 May

Aiming at heart of beast: Lions stretch 'lock leader' tradition in SA

It’s an unfailing trend since legendary Willie John McBride in 1974: the Lions entrusting a second-rower with their captaincy in South...

06 May

All Blacks great sounds warning to Lions: Expect a 'pounding' from Springboks

Legendary former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick has warned the British & Irish Lions of the physical "pounding" they can expect in...

05 May

Notshe desperate to earn British Lions shot: 'If I miss this, I'll never play against them'

Sikhumbuzo Notshe is desperate to play for the Springboks against the British & Irish Lions later this year.

04 May

Springbok lock stock in trouble again after RG Snyman suffers fresh setback

Munster on Tuesday confirmed in its latest update that RG Snyman's eagerly awaited return to competitive rugby has stalled due after...

04 May

PICTURE | Take a look at the trophy on offer for Springboks v British & Irish Lions

The Springboks and British & Irish Lions will play for a trophy when they meet in a three-Test series later this year.

04 May

Alun Wyn Jones set to be named Lions captain on SA tour - UK reports

UK reports are that Welsh captain Alun Wyn Jones is set to be named British and Irish Lions tour captain by head coach Warren Gatland...

03 May

SA sports fans back in stadiums? It's a matter of life and death, says Mthethwa

Sports minister Nathi Mthethwa says government will follow the advice of health experts before deciding on when fans will be allowed back...

30 Apr

Lions main squad inclusion would be 'amazing' for Russell

Scotland flyhalf Finn Russell said on Thursday being named in the British and Irish Lions' squad next week would be "amazing".

29 Apr

Massive blow for British Lions as George North ruled out of SA tour: 'Sport can be cruel'

Welsh Test centurion George North will miss the British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa after rapturing his ACL tendons playing for...

28 Apr

Lions reach player release agreement with English clubs

The British & Irish Lions have reached an agreement reached with Premiership Rugby for the release of all players at the conclusion of...

28 Apr